Politics
Speculation that Christine Lagarde could leave the European Central Bank ahead of schedule has sparked debate over who would shape the next…
Anna Innocenti · 18 Feb 2026
Sara Duterte announced a 2028 presidential run while navigating multiple impeachment complaints and the high-profile ICC case against her father, Rodrigo Duterte,…
Susanna Capelli · 18 Feb 2026
Russian bombardment of Ukrainian energy assets left tens of thousands without power and killed three energy workers as U.S.-backed talks in Geneva…
Ilaria Beretta · 17 Feb 2026
Iran and the United States said they reached an understanding on main guiding principles during mediated talks, but negotiators warned that significant…
Martina Pellegrino · 17 Feb 2026
Four Republicans—Chip Roy, Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton and Joan Huffman—meet at the Granada Theater for a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys…
Francesca Pellegrini · 17 Feb 2026
Republicans in Congress are pursuing tougher voting rules including proof of citizenship while legal rulings and immigration responses add complexity to the…
Susanna Cardinale · 17 Feb 2026
Diplomatic talks in Geneva produced steps forward on Feb. 17, 2026, even as Iran announced live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz…
Edoardo Vitali · 17 Feb 2026
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Geneva on 17 February 2026 to begin narrowly focused talks addressing territorial…
Anna Innocenti · 17 Feb 2026
A concise summary of maritime strikes, naval movements toward the Middle East, Iranian responses and related domestic controversies involving AI, subpoenas, and…
Beatrice Faggin · 17 Feb 2026
U.S. officials outlined new claims that China conducted a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2026, prompting intense debate over whether the…
Roberta Tagliabue · 17 Feb 2026
Japan's planned $36 billion in U.S. projects complements a string of Bureau of Industry and Security measures — from a major penalty…
Matteo Pellegrino · 17 Feb 2026
Russia submitted a formal rebuttal to the OPCW after five European countries said Alexey Navalny died from a rare frog-derived toxin, calling…
Susanna Cardinale · 17 Feb 2026
A POLITICO-Cluster 17 poll places Eric Ciotti in front of incumbent Christian Estrosi in Nice, while several former Estrosi allies have joined…
Edoardo Vitali · 17 Feb 2026
Sweden has declared Russia a clear security threat, raising questions about NATO cohesion, Arctic strategy, and the legacy of diplomatic engagement by…
Roberta Bonaventura · 17 Feb 2026
A compact analysis connecting the 1980s revolutionary wars in Latin America, recent US calls to compete in the Global South, and internal…
Martina Marchesi · 17 Feb 2026